The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-23
The APPEAL.

THE APPEAL.
So faf as Che commissionership, made va
cant by the death OF Col Henry A. Mont
gomery, is concerned, is anxious only
that II be filed by n man of capac.
ity, who is known TO have no con.
nection with any political cliques or
rings, and who is willing TO give his
time ~ freely as Col. Montgomery
gave his, and Mr. Ice is giving his.
There never was time in the history Of
the city when tho selection OF
tho right man for the right place
was more necessary than now. Mem
phis has turned the point in her career
where she 80 long stood STILL Her future
Is assured, but she needs guidance, the
guidance Of strong hands and willing
hearts, OF men who cannot be induced TO
fritter her strength away in feeding the
ambition OF individuals or make her
interests subsidiary 10 cliqucs or rings. No
man of less courage and flrmncss than Col.
Montgomery should be selected for his
place; no man 10 whom the city's affairs
are mere incident Of his life, and then
only whore they concern him. A
man OF energy, man OF Affairs,
NJ well as Of courage and probity, Is needed,
and II should DO distinctly understood that
no politician need apply. The people,
ever since the change in government,
have been OF one mind on that point.
The management Of the affairs Of Mem
phis have nothing TO do with politics, and
the people will not, in that connection,
have anything 10 do with politicians.
They want honest and experienced business
men, who are In sympathy with the work
that has been done by the Taxing District
government, and who desire 10 See Il con
tinucd because II IL essential 10 the life and
growth Of tho city. II does not matter
what part OF the city such q man lives In
nor how he votes. II Is business capacity
and brains, and steady guiding hand that
the people want In tho man who takes the
place vacated by the un,imcly death Of the
philosophical and gcnerous-heartcd Mont
gomcry. And there must not be any de-
lays about filling H. Practically, owing TO
the still serious illness Of Mr.. MADDEN.
there IL but one commissioner. II takes
two 10 make quorum Of the board, and
~ Capt lee In alone, he must feel himself
often crippled and hampcrcd, especially in
financial matters. Whatever is done.
therefore, must be done "a quickly as n
proper degree OF consideration will
warrant, and careful canvass.
ing Of tho merits Of the gentle.
men 10 far named-Mr. Yves Cnw.
fond and Mr., William Hogan. Neither Of
these gentlemen are In any way con.
ncelcd with any interests likely TO run
counter io those Of the city, and they are
both cminen,ly qualified for the place, and
We feel sure would be Endorsed by
the people. Mr.. Crawford Is well
known merchant, and a. president
Of the Cotton exchange proved that
he Is possessed of superior executive
ability. lie IL n man Of vigorous consiitu.
ton, Of firm aud determined character,
Of the highest integrity. shpwd and
thoughtful, hut in emergency ~ quick 10
act a. the occasion might call for lie has
never been identified with politics IN any
sense Of leadership, aud Is not man who
could be- induced 10 joina clique orcabal OF
identify himself with anything like ring.
Faithful 10 every trust conhdcd TO him,
Mr.. Crawford In Mr.. Mon,gomcry's place
would quite justify the public confidence
implied by his elevation Ia Il. hut the
ArrEAL, while recognizing his and Mr..
lIorgan's merits aud doing Justice 10
them, Is not tied 90 either. II has no can.
didatc. II Is for the public to select a
candidate, not the newspapers nor the
politicians. Tho Atrial will heartily
support any choice the public may make,
but |, will not support amy choice thatmay
he made by the politicians. The Taxing
Dislric, government must bc kept clear Of
their clutches.